Richard Branden, the founder and force behind Studio Kicks Palo Alto is a six-time world champion in Chinese martial arts (commonly referred to as Kung Fu or Wushu). Internationally recognized and rated #1 in the U.S. for ten consecutive years, Mr. Branden’s awards include over 35 national titles and 5 Hall of Fame awards. He has been featured in numerous national and international martial arts publications, and a few of his roles in the entertainment industry include WMAC Masters’ Ying-Yang Man, Mortal Kombat and original stunt cast member of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Based on his profound respect for martial arts — he experienced first hand how it can significantly influence and shape a person’s life and perspective in a positive way through focus, discipline, confidence and overall mental and physical fitness. Through his passion, dedication and training of our staff, his legacy lives on and he has made it possible for everyone to experience and learn this art in an encouraging and supportive community that is based on family, focus and respect which is fostered in a positive environment that aims to inspire, challenge and continuously improve one’s physical and mental health. For more information on his personal legacy, please visit http://lukatharine.wix.com/richbranden-memorial